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How to Swap Stablecoins Cheaply

Exchange USDC, USDT, DAI with minimal slippage. Best protocols for stable swaps.

Estimated reading time5 minutes6 stepsPrerequisites: Stablecoins to swap, ETH for gas

Quick Overview

1
Choose Platform
2
Check L2 Options
3
Compare Quotes
4
Set Low Slippage
5
Execute Swap
6
Verify Receipt

How to Swap Stablecoins Cheaply

Swapping between stablecoins should cost almost nothing. Here are the best methods to minimize fees and slippage.

Best Options

MethodSlippageFeesSpeed
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Curve0.01%0.04%Instant
1inch0.05%VariableInstant
CEX0.1%VariesMinutes

Curve is designed specifically for stablecoin swaps with minimal slippage.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Choose Platform

Curve for lowest slippage, 1inch for comparison across DEXs.

Tips

  • Curve is optimal for large stable swaps
2

Check L2 Options

Swap on Arbitrum or Base for 10-100x lower gas.

Tips

  • Most stablecoins available on L2s
3

Compare Quotes

Get quotes from Curve and 1inch to compare.

Tips

  • Differences should be minimal for stables
4

Set Low Slippage

Use 0.1% slippage for stable-to-stable swaps.

Tips

  • Should not need higher for stablecoins
5

Execute Swap

Confirm transaction. Should be near 1:1.

Tips

  • Anything less than 0.99:1 is unusual
6

Verify Receipt

Confirm you received expected amount.

Tips

  • Should be within 0.1% of input

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